Hint

7. Question

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word WONDERS, each of which gas as many letters between its two letters as there are between them in the English alphabet?

one

two

three

four

More than four

Hint

Hence, the required pairs: DE RS, RW and NO.

Question 8 of 100

8. Question

The following groups of alphabets form a certain pattern with regard to their position in the English alphabetic series. Based upon the pattern, which of the following five alternatives shall replace the question mark?

AD

FC

HK

MJ

?

NQ

OQ

OR

MP

None of these

Hint

F (+7)→ M C (+7)→ J A (+7)→ H (+7)→ O D (+7)→ K (+7)→ R

Question 9 of 100

9. Question

In a certain code ‘EXPERT’ is written as ‘$Z%Q5’ and ‘PETROL’ is written as ‘%$5Q#9’. How will ‘EXPLORE’ be written in that code?

$Z%9!#$

$Z%9#Q$

$Z%9#$Q

$Z%9$#Q

None of these

Hint

As and Similarly, EXPLORE → $Z%9#Q$

Question 10 of 100

10. Question

Sunil walks towards the East from point A, turns right at point B and walks the same distance as he walked towards the East. He now turns left, walks the same distance again and finally makes a left turn and stops at point C after walking the same distance. The distance between A and C is how many times as that of A and B?

Cannot be determined

Two

Three

Four

None of these

Hint

Hence, AC = AB + BC = 2AB

Question 11 of 100

11. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Question below is given three statements followed by two conclusions. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: Some spoons are pots. All pots are cups. Some cups are cards. Conclusions: I. Some cards are spoons. II. Some cups are spoons.

Only conclusion I follows.

Only conclusion II follows

Either conclusion I or II follows.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Both conclusions I and II follow.

Hint

Some spoons are pots. (I-type) All pots are cups. (A-type) I + A ⇒ I-type of Conclusion Some spoons are cups Conclusion II is Converse of it.

Question 12 of 100

12. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Question below is given three statements followed by two conclusions. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: Some boys are flowers. All flowers are jungles. All jungles are houses. Conclusions: I. Some houses are flowers. II. Some houses are boys.

Only conclusion I follows.

Only conclusion II follows

Either conclusion I or II follows.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Both conclusions I and II follow.

Hint

Some boys are flowers (I-type) All flowers are jungles. (A-type) I + A ⇒ I-type of Conclusion Somy boys are jungles. Conclusion I is Converses of it. All flowers are jungles. (A-type) All jungles are houses. (A-type) A + A ⇒ A-type of Conclusion All flowers are houses Conclusion I is converse of it. Some boys are jungles. (I-type) All jungles are houses. (A-type) I + A ⇒ I-type of Conclusion Some boys are houses. Conclusion II is converse of it.

Question 13 of 100

13. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Question below is given three statements followed by two conclusions. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: All buses are trains. Some trains are coaches. All coaches are stations. Conclusions: I. Some stations are trains. II. Some coaches are buses.

Only conclusion I follows.

Only conclusion II follows

Either conclusion I or II follows.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Both conclusions I and II follow.

Hint

Some trains are coaches. (I-type) All coaches are stations. (A-type) I + A ⇒ I-type of Conclusion Some trains are stations. Conclusion I is converse of it.

Question 14 of 100

14. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Question below is given three statements followed by two conclusions. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: All bottles are tanks. All tanks are drums. All drums are pipes. Conclusions: I. Some pipes are tanks. II. Some drums are bottles.

Only conclusion I follows.

Only conclusion II follows

Either conclusion I or II follows.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Both conclusions I and II follow.

Hint

All bottles are tanks. (A-type) All tanks are drums. (A-type) A + A ⇒ A-type of Conclusion All bottles are drums. Conclusion II is converse of it. All tanks are drums. (A-type) All drums are pipes. (A-type) A + A ⇒ A-type of Conclusion All tanks are pipes. Conclusion I is converse of it.

Question 15 of 100

15. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Question below is given three statements followed by two conclusions. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements. Statements: All sticks are brushes. No brush is fruit. Some fruits are trees. Conclusions: I. Some trees are sticks. II. No tree is stick.

Only conclusion I follows.

Only conclusion II follows

Either conclusion I or II follows.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Both conclusions I and II follow.

Hint

All sticks are brushes. (A-type) No brushes is fruit. (E-type) A + E ⇒ E-type of Conclusion No stick is fruit. No brush is fruit. (E-type) Some fruits are trees. (I-type) E + I ⇒ O*-type of Conclusion Some trees are not brushes. Conclusion I and II form complementary pair. Therefore, either I or II follows.

Question 16 of 100

16. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In the following question, the symbols @,  $, * and % are used with the following meaning as illustrated below:

Now in the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/are definitely true? Statements: M % T, T $ K, K  N Conclusions: I. K $ M II. K  M

Now in the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/are definitely true? Statements: J @ T, T  D, D % R Conclusions: I. R  T II. D @ J

Now in the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/are definitely true? Statements: W $ M, M @ B, B  K Conclusions: I. B  W II. K @ W

Now in the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/are definitely true? Statements: R * B, B  D, D $ F Conclusions: I. F @ B II. D @ R

Now in the following questions assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the two conclusions I and II given below them is/are definitely true? Statements: H  K, K * M, M @ J Conclusions: I. J  K II. M @ H

Hint

21. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): This question is based on the following letter/number symbol arrangement. Study it carefully and answer the question.

P β 7 E N? 2 L * £ K W 8 $ = 5 J D ÷ V 6 F G @ 3  R

How many such numbers are there in the above series each of which is immediately followed by a symbol and also immediately preceded by letter?

Nil

Two

Three

One

More than three

Hint

W 8 $

Question 22 of 100

22. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): This question is based on the following letter/number symbol arrangement. Study it carefully and answer the question.

P β 7 E N? 2 L * £ K W 8 $ = 5 J D ÷ V 6 F G @ 3  R

If all the symbols are eliminated from the above series, then which of the following will be the 5th to the right of 10th element from the right end?

V

F

D

6

None of these

Question 23 of 100

23. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): This question is based on the following letter/number symbol arrangement. Study it carefully and answer the question.

P β 7 E N? 2 L * £ K W 8 $ = 5 J D ÷ V 6 F G @ 3  R

How many such symbols are there in the above series each of which is immediately preceded by a number?

Three

Nil

Two

One

More than three

Hint

8 $, 3 

Question 24 of 100

24. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): This question is based on the following letter/number symbol arrangement. Study it carefully and answer the question.

P β 7 E N? 2 L * £ K W 8 $ = 5 J D ÷ V 6 F G @ 3  R

Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on the positions of their elements in the above series and hence form a group. Which one does not belong to the group?

N β E

K L £

V 5 ÷

 G 3

= W $

Question 25 of 100

25. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): This question is based on the following letter/number symbol arrangement. Study it carefully and answer the question.

P β 7 E N? 2 L * £ K W 8 $ = 5 J D ÷ V 6 F G @ 3  R

How many such symbols are there in the above series each of which is immediately followed by a letter but not immediately preceded by a number?

One

Nil

Three

Two

None of these

Hint

*£K, D ÷ V

Question 26 of 100

26. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below:

Seven friends T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing north. W sits fifth to the right of T. W does not sit at any of extreme ends. Two people sit between Z and X. Y sits third to the left of U. Y sits exactly in the middle. Z is not an immediate neighbour of Y.

What is Z’s position with respect to W?

Second to the left

Third to the right

Fourth to the left

Third to the left

Fourth to the right

Hint

Question 27 of 100

27. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below:

Seven friends T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing north. W sits fifth to the right of T. W does not sit at any of extreme ends. Two people sit between Z and X. Y sits third to the left of U. Y sits exactly in the middle. Z is not an immediate neighbour of Y.

Who is second to the right of T?

Y

X

U

V

None of these

Hint

Question 28 of 100

28. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below:

Seven friends T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing north. W sits fifth to the right of T. W does not sit at any of extreme ends. Two people sit between Z and X. Y sits third to the left of U. Y sits exactly in the middle. Z is not an immediate neighbour of Y.

Four of the following five are alike in a certain way based on their seating positions in the above line and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group?

UW

XV

ZT

YV

WX

Hint

Question 29 of 100

29. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below:

Seven friends T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing north. W sits fifth to the right of T. W does not sit at any of extreme ends. Two people sit between Z and X. Y sits third to the left of U. Y sits exactly in the middle. Z is not an immediate neighbour of Y.

If all the seven friends are made to sit alphabetically from right to left, positions of how many will remain unchanged?

None

One

Two

Three

Four

Hint

Question 30 of 100

30. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below:

Seven friends T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z are sitting in a straight line facing north. W sits fifth to the right of T. W does not sit at any of extreme ends. Two people sit between Z and X. Y sits third to the left of U. Y sits exactly in the middle. Z is not an immediate neighbour of Y.

Who sit at the extreme ends of the line

XZ

VX

YZ

XT

TU

Hint

Question 31 of 100

31. Question

The positions of the first and fifth dighits in the number 53146872 are interchanged. Similarly the positions of the second and the sixth digits are interchanged and so on. Which of the following will be the fifth digit from the right end after the rearrangement?

2

4

6

1

None of these

Hint

According to question.

Question 32 of 100

32. Question

Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

Water

Juice

Petrol

Sugar

Diesel

Hint

Except Sugar, all others are liquid.

Question 33 of 100

33. Question

How many meaningful English words can be made with the letters EIND using each letter only once in each word?

None

One

Two

Three

More than three

Hint

Meaningful Word ⇒ DINE

Question 34 of 100

34. Question

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word TROUBLE each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?

None

One

Two

Three

More than three

Hint

Question 35 of 100

35. Question

Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which of the following does not belong to that group?

Hint

53. Question

Manini, Mohini and Manavi begin to jog around a circular, 48 second and 42 seconds respectively. After how many seconds will they be together at the starting point?

352

450

336

Cannot be determined

None of these

Hint

∴ LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 × 3 × 2 = 336 seconds

Question 54 of 100

54. Question

The average age of 54 girl in a class was calculated as 14 years. It was later realised that the actual age of one of the girls in the class was 10.5 years, but it was calculated as 13 years. What is the actual average age of the girls in the class? (Rounded off to two digits after decimal).

10.50 years

12.50 years

12 years

13.95 years

None of these

Hint

Total actual age of 54 girls = (54 × 14 – 13 + 10.5) years = 753.5 years ∴ Required average age =13.95 years

Question 55 of 100

55. Question

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? 8758 × 350 ÷ 65 =?

47158

47126

47256

47148

47138

Hint

=47158

Question 56 of 100

56. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions below it

Number of students (males and females) passed out from various colleges in a year. (Numbers are in thousands)

What is the average number of students (Males & Females) passed out from all the colleges together?

Hint

62. Question

There are 2010 employees in an organization. Out of which 30% got transferred to different places. How many such employees are there who got transferred?

603

402

804

703

None of these

Hint

Number of transferred employees = 30% of 2010 =

Question 63 of 100

63. Question

If an amount of Rs. 85,602 is distributed equally amongst 33 persons. How much amount would each person get?

Rs.2,594

Rs.2,954

Rs.2,549

Rs.2,495

None of these

Hint

Amount received by each person = = Rs.2594

Question 64 of 100

64. Question

What would be the simple interest obtained on an amount of Rs.8930 at the rate of 8 p.c.p.a. after 5 years?

Rs.5,930

Rs.2,678

Rs.3,572

Rs.4,752

None of these

Hint

Simple Interest = = = Rs.3572

Question 65 of 100

65. Question

If the fractions and are arranged in descending order of their values, which one will be the fourth?

11/13

2/7

5/6

1/5

None of these

Hint

Decimal values of fraction:; Hence,

Question 66 of 100

66. Question

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following question? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value.) 3942 ÷ 64 ÷ 3 =?

29

32

21

17

11

Question 67 of 100

67. Question

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following question? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value.) 16.978 + 27.007 + 36.984 – 12.969 – 9.003 =?

72

42

60

51

65

Question 68 of 100

68. Question

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following question? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value.) 18% of 609 + 27.5% of 450 =?

220

233

267

248

274

Question 69 of 100

69. Question

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following question? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value.)

68

72

93

84

101

Question 70 of 100

70. Question

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following question? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value.) 12.564 × 22.009 × 17.932 =?

4901

4895

4800

4959

4350

Hint

? = 12.56 × 22 × 17.93 = 4954.41 = 4954

Question 71 of 100

71. Question

Directions (for 10 questions): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The Prime Minister’s recent trip to Nigeria, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to Africa since Jawaharlal Nehur’s 45 years ago, recalls a long neglected Indian obligation. “It is up to Asia to help Africa to the best of her ability,” Nehru told the Bandung Conference in 1955, “because we are sister continents. “The Prime Minister’s proposed strategic partnership with African nations might at last make good that 52-year old promise and also, perhaps, challenge China’s expedient diplomacy.

In the intervening years, the West’s sanctimonious boycott of many African regimes-after nearly a century of extreme colonial exploitation – left the continent in the grip of oppressive rulers looking for new political sponsors, arms-sellers and trading partners. Not only was it an abdication of the developed world’s responsibility to the world’s least developed region, sanctions actually compounded the sufferings of poorer Africans. The Dar-fur killings continue and there is no mellowing of Robert Mugabe’s repression in Zimbabwe.

A bandoned by the West Africa looked elsewhere. Beijing filled the vacuum by eagerly embracing dangerous and unsavoury regimes in its search for oil and other minerals. China demonstrated its influence by playing host to 48 out of 53 African leaders a year ago in a jamboree that was historic as well as historical. Historic because China has succeeded in becoming the pre-eminent outside power in Africa and its second biggest trading partner. Historical because modern Chinese diplomacy draws on the Middle kingdom’s ancient formula; the tribute system. It was how the son of Heaven brought those nations whom the Celestial Empire called “barbarians’ into his imperial trading and, through it, cultural and political system.

Contemporary China’s economic penetration of Africa also heralds a new era of cultural and political ties though the Chinese foreign ministry repeatedly assure the world that “our cooperation is not designed to be against or preclude any third party.” This is untrue in a world of finite resources. Once the Chinese are established in a country, no one else gets a foothold. Myanmar, where India failed to obtain the desired gas concessions, is a prime example. Aware that the hunt for energy is a zero-sum game, China’s leadership courts African leaders with regular visits and substantial grants.

After decades of neglect – Vajpayee’s Africa visit over a decade ago was to attend a Commonwealth Summit– India will have to move cautiously but quickly if it is to break China’s monopoly. Along with investing in Africa’s human capital,,China has outlined a strategic investment plan to build three to five trade economic cooperation zones in Africa by 2009 to boost trade, which is expected to tap $40 billion this year. That could double to $30 billion by 2010 on the back of an insatiable demand for natural resources to feed China’s booming economy.

What was Jawaharlal Nehru’s consideration for helping African nations?

The people in the continent were extremely backward

The Bandung Conference was held in African Continent

African Continent is emotionally related to Asian Continent

Nehru had promised the British rulers to help Africa after independence

The West had exploited African people

Hint

It is up to Asia to help Africa to the best of her ability Nehru told the Bandung conference in 1955, because we are sister continents. These statements explain that African continent is emotionally related to Asian continent.

Question 72 of 100

72. Question

Directions (for 10 questions): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The Prime Minister’s recent trip to Nigeria, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to Africa since Jawaharlal Nehur’s 45 years ago, recalls a long neglected Indian obligation. “It is up to Asia to help Africa to the best of her ability,” Nehru told the Bandung Conference in 1955, “because we are sister continents. “The Prime Minister’s proposed strategic partnership with African nations might at last make good that 52-year old promise and also, perhaps, challenge China’s expedient diplomacy.

In the intervening years, the West’s sanctimonious boycott of many African regimes-after nearly a century of extreme colonial exploitation – left the continent in the grip of oppressive rulers looking for new political sponsors, arms-sellers and trading partners. Not only was it an abdication of the developed world’s responsibility to the world’s least developed region, sanctions actually compounded the sufferings of poorer Africans. The Dar-fur killings continue and there is no mellowing of Robert Mugabe’s repression in Zimbabwe.

A bandoned by the West Africa looked elsewhere. Beijing filled the vacuum by eagerly embracing dangerous and unsavoury regimes in its search for oil and other minerals. China demonstrated its influence by playing host to 48 out of 53 African leaders a year ago in a jamboree that was historic as well as historical. Historic because China has succeeded in becoming the pre-eminent outside power in Africa and its second biggest trading partner. Historical because modern Chinese diplomacy draws on the Middle kingdom’s ancient formula; the tribute system. It was how the son of Heaven brought those nations whom the Celestial Empire called “barbarians’ into his imperial trading and, through it, cultural and political system.

Contemporary China’s economic penetration of Africa also heralds a new era of cultural and political ties though the Chinese foreign ministry repeatedly assure the world that “our cooperation is not designed to be against or preclude any third party.” This is untrue in a world of finite resources. Once the Chinese are established in a country, no one else gets a foothold. Myanmar, where India failed to obtain the desired gas concessions, is a prime example. Aware that the hunt for energy is a zero-sum game, China’s leadership courts African leaders with regular visits and substantial grants.

After decades of neglect – Vajpayee’s Africa visit over a decade ago was to attend a Commonwealth Summit– India will have to move cautiously but quickly if it is to break China’s monopoly. Along with investing in Africa’s human capital,,China has outlined a strategic investment plan to build three to five trade economic cooperation zones in Africa by 2009 to boost trade, which is expected to tap $40 billion this year. That could double to $30 billion by 2010 on the back of an insatiable demand for natural resources to feed China’s booming economy.

The example of Myanmar given by the author proves

that when China patronizes a country it does not allow other nations to enter

India's foresight to feed its growing hunger for energy

Myanmar's political acumen to have symbiosis with China

that a country's political wisdom does not necessarily establish economic stability

None of these

Hint

Once the Chinese are established in a country, no one else gets a foothold. Myanmar, where India failed to obtain the desired gas concessions, is a prime example. These lines explain China s monopoly.

Question 73 of 100

73. Question

Directions (for 10 questions): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The Prime Minister’s recent trip to Nigeria, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to Africa since Jawaharlal Nehur’s 45 years ago, recalls a long neglected Indian obligation. “It is up to Asia to help Africa to the best of her ability,” Nehru told the Bandung Conference in 1955, “because we are sister continents. “The Prime Minister’s proposed strategic partnership with African nations might at last make good that 52-year old promise and also, perhaps, challenge China’s expedient diplomacy.

In the intervening years, the West’s sanctimonious boycott of many African regimes-after nearly a century of extreme colonial exploitation – left the continent in the grip of oppressive rulers looking for new political sponsors, arms-sellers and trading partners. Not only was it an abdication of the developed world’s responsibility to the world’s least developed region, sanctions actually compounded the sufferings of poorer Africans. The Dar-fur killings continue and there is no mellowing of Robert Mugabe’s repression in Zimbabwe.

A bandoned by the West Africa looked elsewhere. Beijing filled the vacuum by eagerly embracing dangerous and unsavoury regimes in its search for oil and other minerals. China demonstrated its influence by playing host to 48 out of 53 African leaders a year ago in a jamboree that was historic as well as historical. Historic because China has succeeded in becoming the pre-eminent outside power in Africa and its second biggest trading partner. Historical because modern Chinese diplomacy draws on the Middle kingdom’s ancient formula; the tribute system. It was how the son of Heaven brought those nations whom the Celestial Empire called “barbarians’ into his imperial trading and, through it, cultural and political system.

Contemporary China’s economic penetration of Africa also heralds a new era of cultural and political ties though the Chinese foreign ministry repeatedly assure the world that “our cooperation is not designed to be against or preclude any third party.” This is untrue in a world of finite resources. Once the Chinese are established in a country, no one else gets a foothold. Myanmar, where India failed to obtain the desired gas concessions, is a prime example. Aware that the hunt for energy is a zero-sum game, China’s leadership courts African leaders with regular visits and substantial grants.

After decades of neglect – Vajpayee’s Africa visit over a decade ago was to attend a Commonwealth Summit– India will have to move cautiously but quickly if it is to break China’s monopoly. Along with investing in Africa’s human capital,,China has outlined a strategic investment plan to build three to five trade economic cooperation zones in Africa by 2009 to boost trade, which is expected to tap $40 billion this year. That could double to $30 billion by 2010 on the back of an insatiable demand for natural resources to feed China’s booming economy.

Which of the following is the author’s suggestion to India to break the Chinese monopoly?

Move away cautiously but quickly from the African nations

Arrange P. M's regular visits to African countries

Outline a strategic plan of investment in the African countries

Plan for an increased economic help to African countries

None of these

Hint

None of the answer choices are author s suggestion to India to break the Chinese monopoly. In the passage the author only says that India will have to move cautiously but quickly if it is to break Chinese monopoly.

Question 74 of 100

74. Question

Directions (for 10 questions): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The Prime Minister’s recent trip to Nigeria, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to Africa since Jawaharlal Nehur’s 45 years ago, recalls a long neglected Indian obligation. “It is up to Asia to help Africa to the best of her ability,” Nehru told the Bandung Conference in 1955, “because we are sister continents. “The Prime Minister’s proposed strategic partnership with African nations might at last make good that 52-year old promise and also, perhaps, challenge China’s expedient diplomacy.

In the intervening years, the West’s sanctimonious boycott of many African regimes-after nearly a century of extreme colonial exploitation – left the continent in the grip of oppressive rulers looking for new political sponsors, arms-sellers and trading partners. Not only was it an abdication of the developed world’s responsibility to the world’s least developed region, sanctions actually compounded the sufferings of poorer Africans. The Dar-fur killings continue and there is no mellowing of Robert Mugabe’s repression in Zimbabwe.

A bandoned by the West Africa looked elsewhere. Beijing filled the vacuum by eagerly embracing dangerous and unsavoury regimes in its search for oil and other minerals. China demonstrated its influence by playing host to 48 out of 53 African leaders a year ago in a jamboree that was historic as well as historical. Historic because China has succeeded in becoming the pre-eminent outside power in Africa and its second biggest trading partner. Historical because modern Chinese diplomacy draws on the Middle kingdom’s ancient formula; the tribute system. It was how the son of Heaven brought those nations whom the Celestial Empire called “barbarians’ into his imperial trading and, through it, cultural and political system.

Contemporary China’s economic penetration of Africa also heralds a new era of cultural and political ties though the Chinese foreign ministry repeatedly assure the world that “our cooperation is not designed to be against or preclude any third party.” This is untrue in a world of finite resources. Once the Chinese are established in a country, no one else gets a foothold. Myanmar, where India failed to obtain the desired gas concessions, is a prime example. Aware that the hunt for energy is a zero-sum game, China’s leadership courts African leaders with regular visits and substantial grants.

After decades of neglect – Vajpayee’s Africa visit over a decade ago was to attend a Commonwealth Summit– India will have to move cautiously but quickly if it is to break China’s monopoly. Along with investing in Africa’s human capital,,China has outlined a strategic investment plan to build three to five trade economic cooperation zones in Africa by 2009 to boost trade, which is expected to tap $40 billion this year. That could double to $30 billion by 2010 on the back of an insatiable demand for natural resources to feed China’s booming economy.

From the contents of the passage, it can be inferred that the author’s views are

in favour of India gaining an edge over China

against India's entering into a competition with China

in favour of not making any investment in African countries

appreciate of oppressive and barbaric African rulers

None of these

Hint

Every where in the passage we find author favours India gaining an edge over China. Author throughout the passage is highlighting China s own prospective while they are helping the African s.

Question 75 of 100

75. Question

Directions (for 10 questions): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The Prime Minister’s recent trip to Nigeria, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to Africa since Jawaharlal Nehur’s 45 years ago, recalls a long neglected Indian obligation. “It is up to Asia to help Africa to the best of her ability,” Nehru told the Bandung Conference in 1955, “because we are sister continents. “The Prime Minister’s proposed strategic partnership with African nations might at last make good that 52-year old promise and also, perhaps, challenge China’s expedient diplomacy.

In the intervening years, the West’s sanctimonious boycott of many African regimes-after nearly a century of extreme colonial exploitation – left the continent in the grip of oppressive rulers looking for new political sponsors, arms-sellers and trading partners. Not only was it an abdication of the developed world’s responsibility to the world’s least developed region, sanctions actually compounded the sufferings of poorer Africans. The Dar-fur killings continue and there is no mellowing of Robert Mugabe’s repression in Zimbabwe.

A bandoned by the West Africa looked elsewhere. Beijing filled the vacuum by eagerly embracing dangerous and unsavoury regimes in its search for oil and other minerals. China demonstrated its influence by playing host to 48 out of 53 African leaders a year ago in a jamboree that was historic as well as historical. Historic because China has succeeded in becoming the pre-eminent outside power in Africa and its second biggest trading partner. Historical because modern Chinese diplomacy draws on the Middle kingdom’s ancient formula; the tribute system. It was how the son of Heaven brought those nations whom the Celestial Empire called “barbarians’ into his imperial trading and, through it, cultural and political system.

Contemporary China’s economic penetration of Africa also heralds a new era of cultural and political ties though the Chinese foreign ministry repeatedly assure the world that “our cooperation is not designed to be against or preclude any third party.” This is untrue in a world of finite resources. Once the Chinese are established in a country, no one else gets a foothold. Myanmar, where India failed to obtain the desired gas concessions, is a prime example. Aware that the hunt for energy is a zero-sum game, China’s leadership courts African leaders with regular visits and substantial grants.

After decades of neglect – Vajpayee’s Africa visit over a decade ago was to attend a Commonwealth Summit– India will have to move cautiously but quickly if it is to break China’s monopoly. Along with investing in Africa’s human capital,,China has outlined a strategic investment plan to build three to five trade economic cooperation zones in Africa by 2009 to boost trade, which is expected to tap $40 billion this year. That could double to $30 billion by 2010 on the back of an insatiable demand for natural resources to feed China’s booming economy.

The author considers the claims of the Chinese Foreign Ministry regarding third party as

just and worthy of trust

true but slightly exaggerated

too exorbitant to be true

an underestimate of the quality and quantity of their help

None of these

Hint

According to the passage the Chinese foreign ministry repeatedly assure the world that our co-operation is not designed to be against or preclude any third party . None of the answer choices matches author s consideration because the claims of China s foreign ministry are totally untrue.

Question 76 of 100

76. Question

Directions (for 10 questions): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The Prime Minister’s recent trip to Nigeria, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to Africa since Jawaharlal Nehur’s 45 years ago, recalls a long neglected Indian obligation. “It is up to Asia to help Africa to the best of her ability,” Nehru told the Bandung Conference in 1955, “because we are sister continents. “The Prime Minister’s proposed strategic partnership with African nations might at last make good that 52-year old promise and also, perhaps, challenge China’s expedient diplomacy.

In the intervening years, the West’s sanctimonious boycott of many African regimes-after nearly a century of extreme colonial exploitation – left the continent in the grip of oppressive rulers looking for new political sponsors, arms-sellers and trading partners. Not only was it an abdication of the developed world’s responsibility to the world’s least developed region, sanctions actually compounded the sufferings of poorer Africans. The Dar-fur killings continue and there is no mellowing of Robert Mugabe’s repression in Zimbabwe.

A bandoned by the West Africa looked elsewhere. Beijing filled the vacuum by eagerly embracing dangerous and unsavoury regimes in its search for oil and other minerals. China demonstrated its influence by playing host to 48 out of 53 African leaders a year ago in a jamboree that was historic as well as historical. Historic because China has succeeded in becoming the pre-eminent outside power in Africa and its second biggest trading partner. Historical because modern Chinese diplomacy draws on the Middle kingdom’s ancient formula; the tribute system. It was how the son of Heaven brought those nations whom the Celestial Empire called “barbarians’ into his imperial trading and, through it, cultural and political system.

Contemporary China’s economic penetration of Africa also heralds a new era of cultural and political ties though the Chinese foreign ministry repeatedly assure the world that “our cooperation is not designed to be against or preclude any third party.” This is untrue in a world of finite resources. Once the Chinese are established in a country, no one else gets a foothold. Myanmar, where India failed to obtain the desired gas concessions, is a prime example. Aware that the hunt for energy is a zero-sum game, China’s leadership courts African leaders with regular visits and substantial grants.

After decades of neglect – Vajpayee’s Africa visit over a decade ago was to attend a Commonwealth Summit– India will have to move cautiously but quickly if it is to break China’s monopoly. Along with investing in Africa’s human capital,,China has outlined a strategic investment plan to build three to five trade economic cooperation zones in Africa by 2009 to boost trade, which is expected to tap $40 billion this year. That could double to $30 billion by 2010 on the back of an insatiable demand for natural resources to feed China’s booming economy.

Which of the following best explains the term “Middle kingdom’s ancient formula”?

Hint

The terms Middle kingdom s ancient formula is used in the passage in context of China helping the African nations, embracing their dangerous regimes, influencing the under developed countries through apparently patronizing policies.

Question 77 of 100

77. Question

Directions (for 10 questions): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The Prime Minister’s recent trip to Nigeria, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to Africa since Jawaharlal Nehur’s 45 years ago, recalls a long neglected Indian obligation. “It is up to Asia to help Africa to the best of her ability,” Nehru told the Bandung Conference in 1955, “because we are sister continents. “The Prime Minister’s proposed strategic partnership with African nations might at last make good that 52-year old promise and also, perhaps, challenge China’s expedient diplomacy.

In the intervening years, the West’s sanctimonious boycott of many African regimes-after nearly a century of extreme colonial exploitation – left the continent in the grip of oppressive rulers looking for new political sponsors, arms-sellers and trading partners. Not only was it an abdication of the developed world’s responsibility to the world’s least developed region, sanctions actually compounded the sufferings of poorer Africans. The Dar-fur killings continue and there is no mellowing of Robert Mugabe’s repression in Zimbabwe.

A bandoned by the West Africa looked elsewhere. Beijing filled the vacuum by eagerly embracing dangerous and unsavoury regimes in its search for oil and other minerals. China demonstrated its influence by playing host to 48 out of 53 African leaders a year ago in a jamboree that was historic as well as historical. Historic because China has succeeded in becoming the pre-eminent outside power in Africa and its second biggest trading partner. Historical because modern Chinese diplomacy draws on the Middle kingdom’s ancient formula; the tribute system. It was how the son of Heaven brought those nations whom the Celestial Empire called “barbarians’ into his imperial trading and, through it, cultural and political system.

Contemporary China’s economic penetration of Africa also heralds a new era of cultural and political ties though the Chinese foreign ministry repeatedly assure the world that “our cooperation is not designed to be against or preclude any third party.” This is untrue in a world of finite resources. Once the Chinese are established in a country, no one else gets a foothold. Myanmar, where India failed to obtain the desired gas concessions, is a prime example. Aware that the hunt for energy is a zero-sum game, China’s leadership courts African leaders with regular visits and substantial grants.

After decades of neglect – Vajpayee’s Africa visit over a decade ago was to attend a Commonwealth Summit– India will have to move cautiously but quickly if it is to break China’s monopoly. Along with investing in Africa’s human capital,,China has outlined a strategic investment plan to build three to five trade economic cooperation zones in Africa by 2009 to boost trade, which is expected to tap $40 billion this year. That could double to $30 billion by 2010 on the back of an insatiable demand for natural resources to feed China’s booming economy.

Which of the following was/were the reason(s) for the backwardness of African Nations? (A) Mistreatment by the alien rulers (B) Tyrannical leaders governing the gullible masses (C) Exploitation and neglect by Western countries

(A) and (B) only

(B) and (C) only

(A) and (C) only

None of these

All the three

Hint

All the reasons are responsible for the backwardness of African Nations — The West s sanctimonious boycott of African regimes – after nearly a century of colonial exploitation — left the continent in the grip of oppressive rulers . These lines from passage explains the answer.

Question 78 of 100

78. Question

Directions (for 10 questions): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The Prime Minister’s recent trip to Nigeria, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to Africa since Jawaharlal Nehur’s 45 years ago, recalls a long neglected Indian obligation. “It is up to Asia to help Africa to the best of her ability,” Nehru told the Bandung Conference in 1955, “because we are sister continents. “The Prime Minister’s proposed strategic partnership with African nations might at last make good that 52-year old promise and also, perhaps, challenge China’s expedient diplomacy.

In the intervening years, the West’s sanctimonious boycott of many African regimes-after nearly a century of extreme colonial exploitation – left the continent in the grip of oppressive rulers looking for new political sponsors, arms-sellers and trading partners. Not only was it an abdication of the developed world’s responsibility to the world’s least developed region, sanctions actually compounded the sufferings of poorer Africans. The Dar-fur killings continue and there is no mellowing of Robert Mugabe’s repression in Zimbabwe.

A bandoned by the West Africa looked elsewhere. Beijing filled the vacuum by eagerly embracing dangerous and unsavoury regimes in its search for oil and other minerals. China demonstrated its influence by playing host to 48 out of 53 African leaders a year ago in a jamboree that was historic as well as historical. Historic because China has succeeded in becoming the pre-eminent outside power in Africa and its second biggest trading partner. Historical because modern Chinese diplomacy draws on the Middle kingdom’s ancient formula; the tribute system. It was how the son of Heaven brought those nations whom the Celestial Empire called “barbarians’ into his imperial trading and, through it, cultural and political system.

Contemporary China’s economic penetration of Africa also heralds a new era of cultural and political ties though the Chinese foreign ministry repeatedly assure the world that “our cooperation is not designed to be against or preclude any third party.” This is untrue in a world of finite resources. Once the Chinese are established in a country, no one else gets a foothold. Myanmar, where India failed to obtain the desired gas concessions, is a prime example. Aware that the hunt for energy is a zero-sum game, China’s leadership courts African leaders with regular visits and substantial grants.

After decades of neglect – Vajpayee’s Africa visit over a decade ago was to attend a Commonwealth Summit– India will have to move cautiously but quickly if it is to break China’s monopoly. Along with investing in Africa’s human capital,,China has outlined a strategic investment plan to build three to five trade economic cooperation zones in Africa by 2009 to boost trade, which is expected to tap $40 billion this year. That could double to $30 billion by 2010 on the back of an insatiable demand for natural resources to feed China’s booming economy.

China’s substantial grants to African countries are an act of

China's modern policy of rendering social service on humanitarian considerations

stepping up its campaign of universal brotherhood among nations

rendering selfless service to certain underdeveloped countries to beat the western countries.

calculated selfish motive to fulfill its energy needs

None of these

Hint

China s selfish motive is highlighted in the following lines of the passage Beijing filled the vacuum by eagerly embracing dangerous and unsavory regions in its search for oil and other minerals.

Question 79 of 100

79. Question

Directions (for 10 questions): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The Prime Minister’s recent trip to Nigeria, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to Africa since Jawaharlal Nehur’s 45 years ago, recalls a long neglected Indian obligation. “It is up to Asia to help Africa to the best of her ability,” Nehru told the Bandung Conference in 1955, “because we are sister continents. “The Prime Minister’s proposed strategic partnership with African nations might at last make good that 52-year old promise and also, perhaps, challenge China’s expedient diplomacy.

In the intervening years, the West’s sanctimonious boycott of many African regimes-after nearly a century of extreme colonial exploitation – left the continent in the grip of oppressive rulers looking for new political sponsors, arms-sellers and trading partners. Not only was it an abdication of the developed world’s responsibility to the world’s least developed region, sanctions actually compounded the sufferings of poorer Africans. The Dar-fur killings continue and there is no mellowing of Robert Mugabe’s repression in Zimbabwe.

A bandoned by the West Africa looked elsewhere. Beijing filled the vacuum by eagerly embracing dangerous and unsavoury regimes in its search for oil and other minerals. China demonstrated its influence by playing host to 48 out of 53 African leaders a year ago in a jamboree that was historic as well as historical. Historic because China has succeeded in becoming the pre-eminent outside power in Africa and its second biggest trading partner. Historical because modern Chinese diplomacy draws on the Middle kingdom’s ancient formula; the tribute system. It was how the son of Heaven brought those nations whom the Celestial Empire called “barbarians’ into his imperial trading and, through it, cultural and political system.

Contemporary China’s economic penetration of Africa also heralds a new era of cultural and political ties though the Chinese foreign ministry repeatedly assure the world that “our cooperation is not designed to be against or preclude any third party.” This is untrue in a world of finite resources. Once the Chinese are established in a country, no one else gets a foothold. Myanmar, where India failed to obtain the desired gas concessions, is a prime example. Aware that the hunt for energy is a zero-sum game, China’s leadership courts African leaders with regular visits and substantial grants.

After decades of neglect – Vajpayee’s Africa visit over a decade ago was to attend a Commonwealth Summit– India will have to move cautiously but quickly if it is to break China’s monopoly. Along with investing in Africa’s human capital,,China has outlined a strategic investment plan to build three to five trade economic cooperation zones in Africa by 2009 to boost trade, which is expected to tap $40 billion this year. That could double to $30 billion by 2010 on the back of an insatiable demand for natural resources to feed China’s booming economy.

Which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word given in bold as used in the passage? CONTEMPORARY

Fashionable

Modern

Current

Existing

Old

Hint

The word contemporary means something which is presently in fashion so the opposite is old.

Question 80 of 100

80. Question

Directions (for 10 questions): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.

The Prime Minister’s recent trip to Nigeria, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to Africa since Jawaharlal Nehur’s 45 years ago, recalls a long neglected Indian obligation. “It is up to Asia to help Africa to the best of her ability,” Nehru told the Bandung Conference in 1955, “because we are sister continents. “The Prime Minister’s proposed strategic partnership with African nations might at last make good that 52-year old promise and also, perhaps, challenge China’s expedient diplomacy.

In the intervening years, the West’s sanctimonious boycott of many African regimes-after nearly a century of extreme colonial exploitation – left the continent in the grip of oppressive rulers looking for new political sponsors, arms-sellers and trading partners. Not only was it an abdication of the developed world’s responsibility to the world’s least developed region, sanctions actually compounded the sufferings of poorer Africans. The Dar-fur killings continue and there is no mellowing of Robert Mugabe’s repression in Zimbabwe.

A bandoned by the West Africa looked elsewhere. Beijing filled the vacuum by eagerly embracing dangerous and unsavoury regimes in its search for oil and other minerals. China demonstrated its influence by playing host to 48 out of 53 African leaders a year ago in a jamboree that was historic as well as historical. Historic because China has succeeded in becoming the pre-eminent outside power in Africa and its second biggest trading partner. Historical because modern Chinese diplomacy draws on the Middle kingdom’s ancient formula; the tribute system. It was how the son of Heaven brought those nations whom the Celestial Empire called “barbarians’ into his imperial trading and, through it, cultural and political system.

Contemporary China’s economic penetration of Africa also heralds a new era of cultural and political ties though the Chinese foreign ministry repeatedly assure the world that “our cooperation is not designed to be against or preclude any third party.” This is untrue in a world of finite resources. Once the Chinese are established in a country, no one else gets a foothold. Myanmar, where India failed to obtain the desired gas concessions, is a prime example. Aware that the hunt for energy is a zero-sum game, China’s leadership courts African leaders with regular visits and substantial grants.

After decades of neglect – Vajpayee’s Africa visit over a decade ago was to attend a Commonwealth Summit– India will have to move cautiously but quickly if it is to break China’s monopoly. Along with investing in Africa’s human capital,,China has outlined a strategic investment plan to build three to five trade economic cooperation zones in Africa by 2009 to boost trade, which is expected to tap $40 billion this year. That could double to $30 billion by 2010 on the back of an insatiable demand for natural resources to feed China’s booming economy.

Which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word given in bold as used in the passage? BOOMING

striving

sounding

failing

thriving

degrading

Hint

The word booming means to grow, develop or progress rapidly, so the opposite would be degrading means to reduce to lower rank.

Question 81 of 100

81. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In each of these questions, in the given sentences, a part of the sentence is bold. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of phrasing the bold part are indicated. Choose the best alternative. Since we are living in Bombay for five years, we are reluctant to move to another city.

Being that we living

Since we were living

Since we have been living

Being that we have been living

None of these

Hint

The tense in this sentence should be the present perfect continuous because it refers to an action that started at some time in past and continues till the present time so right use is have been living in Mumbai.

Question 82 of 100

82. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In each of these questions, in the given sentences, a part of the sentence is bold. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of phrasing the bold part are indicated. Choose the best alternative. As a child, my parents took me to Jammu to visit my grandmother.

When I was a child, my parents took me to Jammu to visit my grandmother

My parents took me, as a child, to Jammu to visit my grandmother

My parents took me to Jammu to visit my grandmother as a child.

A child, my parents took me to Jammu to visit my grandmother

None of these

Hint

As a child, should be followed by a phrase that has child as its subject, i.e., as a child I was taken by my parents to visit Jammu & Kashmir or other ways, we can change the first part of the sentence, the second part describes an action so the first should be an adverb clause. Thus when I was child is the most suitable alternative.

Question 83 of 100

83. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In each of these questions, in the given sentences, a part of the sentence is bold. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of phrasing the bold part are indicated. Choose the best alternative. Anyone interested in the use of computer can learn much if you have access to a state-of-the-an microcomputer.­

if he has access to

if access is available to

by access to

from access to

None of these

Hint

Anyone implies a person involved. So a personal pronoun will be needed to give conditions later in the sentence, there must be a he or one in the sentence. The noun cannot be in the second person but has to be in the third person because Anyone refers to an unknown third person.

Question 84 of 100

84. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In each of these questions, in the given sentences, a part of the sentence is bold. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of phrasing the bold part are indicated. Choose the best alternative. Start the motor, and then you should remove the blocks.

Start the motor, then removing the blocks

Starting the motor, the blocks should then be removed

Start the motor and then remove the blocks

Starting the motor remove the blocks

None of these

Hint

The use of the modal should is unnecessary in this statement. It is a statement giving directions.

Question 85 of 100

85. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In each of these questions, in the given sentences, a part of the sentence is bold. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of phrasing the bold part are indicated. Choose the best alternative. The Vice President of the local bank spoke for a half an hour and told his colleague that he, his colleague, must consider finding a new job, or accept a reduction in salary.

for a half hour and told his colleague that he must consider to find a new job

for half an hour and told his colleague that the colleague must get employed by a new bank

for half an hour and told his colleague to consider finding, a new job

no change

None of these

Hint

The part he, his colleague could easily be eliminated and a simpler form of to + verb can be used to make the sentence more appropriate (1) is grammatically incorrect since it has omitted the article an (2) changes the meaning or intent of the underlined phrase. Thus (3) is the most suitable choice.

Question 86 of 100

86. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.

A. To the joy of tens of millions of cricket fans, it established itself as the only team in this era to consistently challenge—and not infrequently master—Australia both at home and away.

B. In fact, since the turn of the millennium India has transformed itself into an all-round cricketing power capable of winning in varying conditions anywhere.

C. Over the last decade, Australia and India have set up Test cricket’s most absorbing rivalry.

D. Every champion needs a counterpoint; legacies, defined referentially, draw from the dynamic between world-beater and contender.

E. India, thanks to its natural style of calm aggressive cricket, its distinctive ability to play at the level of the opposition, and the confluence of some of the finest cricketers in the contemporary game, fulfilled this role of contender.

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence?

A

B

C

D

E

Hint

The catch in this paragraph is that D must be followed by E as the contender introduced in D is further elaborated by India fulfilling the role of contender. So we have only two options i.e., (3) and (4). E must be followed by B as B talks about India becoming a cricketing power capable of winning in varying conditions anywhere, which is further elaborated in A by consistently challenging Australia both at home and away (mentioned in A). The required arrangement is CDEBA.

Question 87 of 100

87. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.

A. To the joy of tens of millions of cricket fans, it established itself as the only team in this era to consistently challenge—and not infrequently master—Australia both at home and away.

B. In fact, since the turn of the millennium India has transformed itself into an all-round cricketing power capable of winning in varying conditions anywhere.

C. Over the last decade, Australia and India have set up Test cricket’s most absorbing rivalry.

D. Every champion needs a counterpoint; legacies, defined referentially, draw from the dynamic between world-beater and contender.

E. India, thanks to its natural style of calm aggressive cricket, its distinctive ability to play at the level of the opposition, and the confluence of some of the finest cricketers in the contemporary game, fulfilled this role of contender.

Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence?

A

B

C

D

E

Question 88 of 100

88. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.

A. To the joy of tens of millions of cricket fans, it established itself as the only team in this era to consistently challenge—and not infrequently master—Australia both at home and away.

B. In fact, since the turn of the millennium India has transformed itself into an all-round cricketing power capable of winning in varying conditions anywhere.

C. Over the last decade, Australia and India have set up Test cricket’s most absorbing rivalry.

D. Every champion needs a counterpoint; legacies, defined referentially, draw from the dynamic between world-beater and contender.

E. India, thanks to its natural style of calm aggressive cricket, its distinctive ability to play at the level of the opposition, and the confluence of some of the finest cricketers in the contemporary game, fulfilled this role of contender.

Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence?

A

B

C

D

E

Question 89 of 100

89. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.

A. To the joy of tens of millions of cricket fans, it established itself as the only team in this era to consistently challenge—and not infrequently master—Australia both at home and away.

B. In fact, since the turn of the millennium India has transformed itself into an all-round cricketing power capable of winning in varying conditions anywhere.

C. Over the last decade, Australia and India have set up Test cricket’s most absorbing rivalry.

D. Every champion needs a counterpoint; legacies, defined referentially, draw from the dynamic between world-beater and contender.

E. India, thanks to its natural style of calm aggressive cricket, its distinctive ability to play at the level of the opposition, and the confluence of some of the finest cricketers in the contemporary game, fulfilled this role of contender.

Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence?

A

B

C

D

E

Question 90 of 100

90. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.

A. To the joy of tens of millions of cricket fans, it established itself as the only team in this era to consistently challenge—and not infrequently master—Australia both at home and away.

B. In fact, since the turn of the millennium India has transformed itself into an all-round cricketing power capable of winning in varying conditions anywhere.

C. Over the last decade, Australia and India have set up Test cricket’s most absorbing rivalry.

D. Every champion needs a counterpoint; legacies, defined referentially, draw from the dynamic between world-beater and contender.

E. India, thanks to its natural style of calm aggressive cricket, its distinctive ability to play at the level of the opposition, and the confluence of some of the finest cricketers in the contemporary game, fulfilled this role of contender.

Which of the following should be the FIFTH (LAST) sentence?

A

B

C

D

E

Question 91 of 100

91. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In each of these questions, each sentence has four bold words or phrases. Choose one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. Drug abuse have (1/ become one of (2/ our most (3/ serious social problems (4/. No error (5/

(1

(2

(3

(4

(5

Hint

Drug abuse is a singular subject so the verb should be the singular has not have.

Question 92 of 100

92. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In each of these questions, each sentence has four bold words or phrases. Choose one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. Alexander Calder, who was originally (1/ interested in (2/ mechanical engineering later (3/ became a sculpture (4/. No error (5/

(1

(2

(3

(4

(5

Hint

Alexander became a Sculptor (a noun that is a subject) not a sculpture which is an object.

Question 93 of 100

93. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In each of these questions, each sentence has four bold words or phrases. Choose one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.Studying (1/ the science of (2/ logic is one way to (3/ cultivate one’s reason (4/ skills. No error (5/

(1

(2

(3

(4

(5

Hint

It is reasoning skills. Reason is a noun which means the cause behind an action. The skill is of the ability to give reasons, which will be in the form of verb-noun i.e., reasoning.

Question 94 of 100

94. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In each of these questions, each sentence has four bold words or phrases. Choose one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. Every candidate under (1/ considering (2/ for a military job must undergo (3/ a thorough medical (4/ examination. No error (5/

(1

(2

(3

(4

(5

Hint

Under Consideration . Considering is a verb and cannot be used with the preposition under . Only noun can follow under.

Question 95 of 100

95. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In each of these questions, each sentence has four bold words or phrases. Choose one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. Caricature, a type (1/ of exaggeration (2/ is common/ (3/ used in (4/ political cartoons. No error (5/

(1

(2

(3

(4

(5

Hint

The word used before the verb used will be an adverb not a noun, thus the correct use will be commonly and not common.

Question 96 of 100

96. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of five words-one of which is most appropriate. Choose the best word out of the five.

You probably know about instant coffee and instant tea; they are part of a modern man’s life. But have you ever heard of instant trees? Yes,Mr. Mohan Advani from Mumbai has achieved this feat by a …96 … ‘pole planting technique’. By this new … 97… a tree can be easily grown … 98 … three months to a size which …99… normally have taken three years to …100….

fanciful

for

classical

revolutionary

scientific

Question 97 of 100

97. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of five words-one of which is most appropriate. Choose the best word out of the five.

You probably know about instant coffee and instant tea; they are part of a modern man’s life. But have you ever heard of instant trees? Yes,Mr. Mohan Advani from Mumbai has achieved this feat by a …96 … ‘pole planting technique’. By this new … 97… a tree can be easily grown … 98 … three months to a size which …99… normally have taken three years to …100….

strategy

plant

classical

seed

revolutionary

Question 98 of 100

98. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of five words-one of which is most appropriate. Choose the best word out of the five.

You probably know about instant coffee and instant tea; they are part of a modern man’s life. But have you ever heard of instant trees? Yes,Mr. Mohan Advani from Mumbai has achieved this feat by a …96 … ‘pole planting technique’. By this new … 97… a tree can be easily grown … 98 … three months to a size which …99… normally have taken three years to …100….

within

during

after

since

for

Question 99 of 100

99. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of five words-one of which is most appropriate. Choose the best word out of the five.

You probably know about instant coffee and instant tea; they are part of a modern man’s life. But have you ever heard of instant trees? Yes,Mr. Mohan Advani from Mumbai has achieved this feat by a …96 … ‘pole planting technique’. By this new … 97… a tree can be easily grown … 98 … three months to a size which …99… normally have taken three years to …100….

shall

could

will

may

would

Question 100 of 100

100. Question

Directions (for 5 questions): In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of five words-one of which is most appropriate. Choose the best word out of the five.

You probably know about instant coffee and instant tea; they are part of a modern man’s life. But have you ever heard of instant trees? Yes, Mr. Mohan Advani from Mumbai has achieved this feat by a …96 … ‘pole planting technique’. By this new … 97… a tree can be easily grown … 98 … three months to a size which …99… normally have taken three years to …100….